Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

you get a promotion?" Graham chuckled. "Or a

felt like she and Graham inhabited separate

you any longer. I'm a bit busy here," he

puzzled. It was late at night on his end, so what could

"Graham, I—"

let's talk later," Graham interrupted, his voice sounding rushed. "I'll call you in a couple of days. I'll return at the

replied with a nod, her

there was a problem. Perhaps the issue had been there

leaned back on the soft sofa. She gazed at the sea through the window, and some of

as promised on the weekend, but he wasn't alone.

acting like a lively young rabbit. "Ms. Squire! Your house is so

in hand and laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious food are you

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